The DPUMC Spirit ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

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1 SUNDAY, November 11, 2018 The DPUMC Spirit ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS Next Week (November 18) GREETERS: John Moxley Annette & Harold Robertson LITURGISTS: Mary Newcomb Mary Newcomb COFFEE N CHAT: Please sign-up! Please sign-up! VETERANS DAY SERVICE - The Sisterhood ladies planned today s special service. Thanks to Dr. Sarah Lentz our 8:30 speaker and to Pastor John Dean our 11:00 speaker. NO SEEKERS' CLASS/NO PASTOR'S CLASS TODAY - Because of the many folks involved in the picture-taking that is happening during the Sunday school hour, neither the Seekers nor Pastor s classes will meet. They will resume next week, November 18. You are of course welcome to bring your coffee to the classroom and visit. Thank you for understanding. CHURCH CALENDARS - The calendars are here! You may pick up your calendar in the narthex today. Thank you to all who supported this fundraiser. Bev Snyder & Helen Redding WORLD THANK OFFERING JARS If you did not get your jar last week, please pick one up in the narthex. This celebration of the UM Women supports women, children & youth throughout the USA and the world. The jars will be received on Sunday, Nov. 25. ANNUAL CHILDREN S DINNER THEATER - Tickets are on sale after the 8:30 and before the 11:00 service. Cost is $10.00 per ticket, children 3 and under free. ALL proceeds go toward the 2019 Vacation Bible School. The children will present the The Christmas Story on Sunday, December 2:00PM in the social hall. Dinner will include salad, bread sticks, spaghetti with meatballs and cake. For questions see Kathie Browning or Nancy Baker. The Children s Ministry team thanks you for your support of the children! TEXAS ROADHOUSE GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER Here s a great Christmas gift. Order card(s) in the narthex today through Sunday, November 25. Cards will be delivered on Sunday, December 2. Proceeds will be split between the Community Outreach Committee & the General Fund. Contacts Ruth Horner or Ruth Myers. PS: There will be a Texas Roadhouse Restaurant fundraiser in January, so buy yourself a card now and then use it in January. CHURCH DIRECTORY Bill Aldridge will be taking photos immediately following the 8:30 service of the various church committees. If you are part of any committee please gather in the sanctuary immediately after the 8:30 service. Also, if you did not have your picture taken, Bill can take your photo today. You can also still submit a photo to Cindy. These extended late entries require a $10.00 fee. Questions, see Cindy Saylor or Mary Newcomb. ADVENT STUDY - Adam Hamilton's FAITHFUL, Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph. Four sessions, November 27 thru December 19. Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30PM & Wednesday afternoons, 1-2:30PM. See the sign-up sheets in the narthex. Contact: Pastor John LIBRARY NEWS - "Starry Night" by Debbie Macomber is a romantic story that will pull at your heartstrings with its holiday theme and emphasis on love and finding that special someone.... THIS WEEK FINANCE MEETING - Monday, November 7:00PM. THE WAY FORWARD - The United Methodist Church is holding a special General Conference in St. Louis, MO in February This conference is for the purpose of examining and voting on the three paths forward, that the Council of Bishops have proposed for our denomination on the issues regarding human sexuality. Delegates have been selected from each Annual Conference to attend and vote. On Tuesday, November 7:00PM and Wednesday, November 1PM. Pastor John will host an information and discussion session here. We will show some short video presentations to help us understand more about the possible decisions that could be made and how they may affect our local churches. I hope you will try to attend. Please feel free to contact Pastor John with any questions about this event. MEN'S SUPPER - Wednesday, November 6PM. Please let Pastor John or Keenan know by noon on Wednesday if you are coming so enough food can be ordered. Feel free to bring a guest. Please bring a Bible or your electronic device.

2 ... NEXT WEEK UNITED METHODIST WOMEN MEETING - Monday, November 1:00PM in the conference room. We will finalize our Bazaar plans. Please try to attend this meeting. COUNCIL MEETING - Monday, November 7:00PM. THANKSGIVING SERVICE - Tuesday, November 7:30PM at Sandy Mount UMC. Hopefully, this allows the cooks and those who travel on Thanksgiving Eve, to worship with us. Deer Park UMC & Trinity Lutheran will join Sandy Mount UMC for this service. SANCTUARY & CHURCH DECORATING - Saturday, November 24, beginning at 8:30AM to prepare for Advent. Please come when you can to help. Please see the sign-up sheet in the narthex. Thank you! Cindy Saylor, Bazaar Chairperson... LATER THIS MONTH & BEYOND HELP MOVE FURNITURE - Tuesday, November 27 at 7PM. Please come if you can to help! See the sign -up sheet in the narthex. Thanks! Cindy Saylor CRAFTS All you 'crafty' folks out there, get your hands moving! We need homemade crafts to sell in the "Craft Room at our Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, December 1. It will be here before we know it! Contact Bev Snyder, Thank You! WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Wreath sponsors & volunteers needed for this year's ceremony. Use the website ( select MENU, look for Deer Park United Methodist Cemetery in participating locations. We need 153 $15 each for this event which is Saturday, December 12noon. We need 54 more! Thanks, Mel Blizzard... ONGOING CALL FOR COATS - A collection box is in the narthex for gently used outerwear--coats, jackets, hoodies- -for The Shepherd's Staff's annual Call for Coats. They are taken to Admiral Cleaners for free drycleaning. Questions see Gary Saylor or Gene Myers. WESTMINSTER COLD WEATHER SHELTER - A collection box is in the narthex for donations of socks & new underwear. Any questions see Ginny Weaver or Gene Myers. ONLINE GIVING To become an electronic giver, visit the church s website and select About Us. You can easily make a one-time contribution or set up a recurring giving schedule. It s convenient for you and provides much-needed consistency for our church. If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Ruth Horner, Treasurer. CARROLL COUNTY FOOD SUNDAY - Please consider bringing in some non-perishable food items for the shopping cart in the narthex. Your contributions are appreciated. PENNIES FOR MISSIONS The children collect your pocket change following the Children's Message. The money helps out different mission projects throughout the year. Please bring some change to make a change in the world! Thanks for your support! KIDZ CLUBHOUSE - Helpers are needed, please see the sign-up sheet in the narthex. Questions see Kathie Browning or Pastor John. Thanks. PANERA FUNDRAISER Coupon Strips each includes 6 coupons for assorted pastries. Cost is $10 (a value of $18+) benefits Community Outreach events. See Bev Snyder. CARDS Bring your used birthday/holiday cards to church, to be taken to ARC, where they use them to make tags, etc. Look for the pink & blue gingham box in the narthex. WEEKLY PLANNER /EVENTS CALENDAR - If you have a church-related event that you would like to appear in the Carroll County Times, information must be submitted at least two Sunday s prior to the desired appearance date. Please send to Joy Grimm at joyg1@comcast.net or leave in the Communications mailbox in the church office.... Please submit bulletin announcements by Thursday, 11:00AM to the Office Prayer Chain: Shirley Miller (Coordinator) Chain I Kate Gorsuch / Chain II Brenda Six Bulletin Copying: Debbie Muse -- Flag raising & lowering: Gary Saylor

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4 Help advertise your Bazaar--December 1 is just around the corner! The annual Christmas Bazaar is one of our biggest fundraisers plus an outreach to the community. So we need to get the word out. One of the easy ways YOU can help is to take a poster or flyer to your local stores or venues that allow them. Please pick up one or more of these from the table in the narthex TODAY! Many thanks--the Bazaar Committee

5 Adam Hamilton's FAITHFUL, Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph. Four sessions, November 27 thru December 19. Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30PM & Wednesday afternoons, 1-2:30PM. See the sign-up sheets in the narthex. Contact: Pastor John

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